“The smell from him was awful. He was so skinny… He was immediately taken back for a combo test. The blood was drawn and I sat there and waited.”

They were afraid of the results, but luckily the cat tested negative for FIV. That test was like a green light for them to continue helping this poor soul, to get him back on the track and provide him with everything he needs.

The cat was named Fargo, he was given a new name as a symbol of a new start and new life. And he even proved that because just one day after his rescue, he started doing better.

He could open his eyes much wider. He was eating and drinking like a champ! Whenever he was touched, he let out thunder-like purrs and chirps.

Poor little Fargo probably spent most life on his own, and if he hadn’t been rescued he wouldn’t live much longer, that’s for sure. However, that was before, and now, Fargo had a chance to start a new life and enjoy his retirement.

“Fargo sure is living the life with his foster family. (We will not adopt the boy out, we are basically hospice until his very last breath.) Other than old age, medically, he’s doing fine.”

Fargo was found in a seriously bad condition, therefore, it’s not a surprise that he has only one tooth left. Because of that, his diet consists of wet food only, but he absolutely loves it!

Emiley Schoolcraft, Fargo’s foster mom, is very happy to have such a sweet old cat. She said:

“He is so incredibly sweet, his purr is unlike anything I’ve ever heard! When he gets feisty, he nibbles your hand with his one tooth.”

She also added:

“We are unsure of the amount of time he has left on this earth, what we are sure of is the love we have for this sweet old boy and the amount of love he has for us.”

Fargo is aware that he wouldn’t be where he is today if it weren’t for his rescuers, vets, and foster parents. He’s a fighter, that’s for sure. He used most of his nine lives, and he rises again after every fall.